Methadone Addiction Rehab

Methadone is a slow-acting opioid analgesic sometimes used as a mild pain reliever. Medical professionals also often prescribe it to people to help reduce the symptoms of heroin and opiate withdrawal. Unfortunately, methadone is also habit-forming, and many individuals who originally take it to assist with the treatment of heroin and other powerful opiates inevitably develop a methadone addiction. Learn more about the Methadone addiction rehab program at Crestview Recovery Center.

Why is Methadone Still So Common?

Like all opioids, methadone changes the way the body perceives pain by turning on the feel good sensors in the brain. When individuals take it exactly as their physicians prescribe for managing heroin and opiate withdrawal, it’s highly effective as a form of short-term treatment.

Doctors commonly prescribe this medication for 3 basic reasons:

1. It’s a very effective oral medication.
2. Its effectiveness has a long duration.
3. It continues to be effective even after long-term use.

When Methadone Use Turns Into Methadone Addiction

When people take methadone like they’re supposed to, the medication rarely causes problems. However, if they take it more often or in larger doses than they should, the risk for dependency increases significantly. Over a period of long-term or heavy usage, the brain starts to rely on the methadone to function correctly. If an individual tries to quit using, his or her body will react by going into withdrawal mode as the brain works to reset itself to normal function.

Treatment For Methadone Addiction

If you or someone you care about has an addiction to methadone, you might be surprised to find out that there are top-level and compassionate addiction treatment programs available. These facilities can help you kick this destructive habit. You don’t have to waste more years of your life fighting to get clean, only to fall back into repeated relapse.

At Crestview Recovery, we put individuals who are struggling with addiction (to any substance, including alcohol addiction rehab) on the path to a sober and independent lifestyle. Our comprehensive treatment plans identify and address each of our guest’s needs based on their own personal history with addiction. We also provide Dual diagnosis therapy to anyone who has a co-occurring mental condition.

Though we don’t offer detox services at our facility, we are more than happy to provide our guests with detox referrals to an off-site location.

Whether you’re a first-timer or have past unsuccessful experiences with other rehab programs, we’re confident that our treatment can help you achieve true and long lasting recovery.

For rehab to be effective over the long term, you need to relearn certain life skills and coping mechanisms that can help you manage stress and avoid the urge to use again in the future. Maintaining real and enduring sobriety will require a daily commitment on your part. Let us teach you how to stay focused and dedicated to this positive life change.

You Don’t Have to Fight Methadone Addiction Alone

If you or a loved one has a problem with methadone addiction, Crestview Recovery in Portland, Oregon, can help. Our premier rehab center is run by caring and experienced physicians and Master level therapists. Your recovery will be in good hands, from start to finish. Contact us at 866-262-0531 to learn more about our unique rehab experience.